Screening Checks for Not-for-profits

About this event

Are you involved in the recruitment of staff and volunteers in your community organisation? Is your screening process effective and legally compliant? Do you need a refresher on Working with Children Checks and Police Checks?  

Screening checks are essential to protect all those involved with your organisation: staff, volunteers, clients and members of the public.  

This webinar will walk you through the basics of how to set up a screening process, what types of checks you need and updates to the law around screening.  

We’ll cover:

• Key screening checks for NFPs (focusing on WWC Checks, Police Checks and the NDIS Worker Screening Check, with an overview of other relevant checks)  
• Mandatory versus discretionary checks – who needs them and why?  
• Common issues and top tips for how to apply for these checks  
• Other issues to consider, including record-keeping, privacy and discrimination  

You'll receive:

• 75 minutes of plain-language training from a lawyer
• Copy of webinar recording (available for 30 days) and slide presentation
• Opportunity to ask the presenter questions
• Information on further resources and support

Who should attend:

• Board members or HR staff of any not-for-profit organisation that engages volunteers, employers or contractors.